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Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
939 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Al Fresco Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. Al Fresco Restaurant was planned with the summer in mind. An outdoor patio with a warm breeze and cold drinks are a perfect combination.

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2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 873-0644
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual

What 939 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Value

  • Virginia

    Italian

939 Reviews
  1. AlanaL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and service. Food came out hot and delicious

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  2. RobinS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This is my favorite Italian restaurant to dine. Always great food and service.

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  3. GradyB

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful dining experience! Can not think of a single thing that could have made me and my dinner companions happier during our visit! Thank you for a great evening!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service3Ambience4
    Food came out like warm .. server not great with drinks but very nice person .. had to ask for bread w dinner and fresh parm cheese on dishes.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always a great experience….it starts with a wonderful greeting from Ronnie, followed by first class, warm, friendly service and fantastic food. We’ve been enjoying every experience for the last 22 years!

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  6. None

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience5
    More Servers needed - ours had many tables. So waiting for a menu and then to order and then get a glass of wine took 3/4 hour. Always nice to be there but the wait was unusually long.

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  7. afriend

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Victoria was great as our attendant. Food and timeliness were exceptional as always.

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  8. JaniceS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Even though the restaurant was very busy, the food and service were very good! Would definitely dine there again!

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  9. inalee

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We love this restaurant for its food and service. And to this we add - caring. We recently left our card at the table and before we arrived at home the waitress had called to say they had the card and would save it for us whenever we could return. Awesome!!!

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  10. DeolaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beyond words!! Best food I have ever tasted. Simply delicious!! Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you receive. Will definitely come back again.

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  11. SharonH

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
    My wild mushroom ravioli was very good.. The salad had been sitting with dressing too long before it was served. The bread was nice. The wine was not good. Red wine should not be served cold. A better selection of nice wines would be a great addition.

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  12. BillandDeb

    Richmond

    311 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    311 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Been a lot time since we've been in and it was a great visit start to finish, Ella did a fine job caring for us throughout the evening and we enjoyed some new wine and the food all was great and came as expected.. Looking forward to the next time we are in the are and can stop in to enjoy yet another fine time.. Deb and Bill Schmidt, Wnsburg.

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  13. Mary

    Wilmington

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food is always good, atmosphere was great, and service was good as usual.

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  14. TraceeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious food...freshly made. Wonderful service and atmosphere.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Prompt polite service. excellent food. great experience and would return.

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  16. albertv

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Birthday dinner. Very good all the way around Thumbs up

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  17. DeborahB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    As usual, the food was excellent, the service was great, and I could hear my companion talk without strain. Al Fresco is a great restaurant!

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  18. Pilateslady

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service2Ambience4
    It took one hour to receive our food. Never have waited that long!! Salad was very ordinary did not eat most of it but was hungry waiting so long for main course Entrees ok Nice table Owner very friendly

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  19. moosehoo

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Everyone was very pleased with their menu selections - they have my favorite chicken Marsala of anywhere - I’ve never had a bad meal here!

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  20. marclar

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Al Fresco is one of our favorites-never disappoints! The food is always good, consistent!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food that is reasonably priced, with great wine pairings.

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  22. JS600

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We were very pleased with our experience at Al Fresco. The appetizers and entrees we had were outstanding. The service was attentive as well. This is one of our favorite places for Italian. The quality and attention to detail in crafting our food, was excellent. We can't wait to be back, and anyone in the Hampton Roads area owes it to themselves to visit this superb restaurant.

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  23. LeaC

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We went there for dinner on Friday night and had a lovely time. The food was excellent and the service top notch. I highly recommend the Fettucine Alfredo.

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  24. IleanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I have been to this restaurant many times and I have never been disappointed with the service or quality of the food.

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  25. NickeyC

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Wonderful food. Great honey service. A nice place to dress up and have a wonderful evening.

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  26. SydneyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My husband and I went there for the first time for our wedding anniversary and it’s now in my top 5 favorite restaurants! The service was great and the food was even better. 10/10.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food and service for our daughter’s 40th birthday celebration was outstanding! Very attentive and accommodating waiter. Highly recommend.

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  28. JamesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Best Italian food around. Service excellent. Great value

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  29. KenB

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Continues to set the highest standards. Our favorite restaurant. Ronnie and his staff are dedicated to provide the finest food, atmosphere and service. None better

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  30. Mary

    Baltimore

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Food was delicious! We are visiting, for the weekend, and found this place through Open Table. At 6:00 on a Thursday, the place was packed. You can’t go wrong here. Good value for really good food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We visit frequently, but as always service and food were 5 stars! Michael was an excellent server, and all entrees were delicious. The chicken special was very good, and the Fettuccine Al Fresco was perfect!

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  32. ANDREAF

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good food and great service. Very clean and server was knowledgeable and friendly.

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  33. MichaelL

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We went for a birthday celebration. The atmosphere is so elegant and cozy. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. This is our favorite Italian restaurant.

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  34. KevinG

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great Italian food in a overall quiet and upscale setting.

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  35. KeithH

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    Never disappoints, veal rustica delicious. Calamari advertisers cooked just right.

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  36. BethP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    As always, an enjoyable experience. We try to visit at least once a month.

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  37. DeborahB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    I meet with friends for lunch at Al Fresco regularly. The food is excellent, and it’s quiet enough that we can actually converse. I love going to Al Fresco.

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  38. vbvb

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Calamari was great and parmesean cream sauce is to die for

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  39. DoraLeeT

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Everything about our evening at Al Fresco from the server to the sommelier, to the food!

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  40. KATHLEENJ

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was spectacular, as always. The servers were prompt and pleasant. We think this is the best restaurant on the peninsula.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 873-0644.

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 939 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newport News
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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